Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Recommended Roofing Materials For Your Home

Discover Which Roofing Materials Are The Best For Your House



As we all know that roofing services are one of the most important services for any building. With a wrong choice of roofing contractors, you will have to face many problems.  Just imagine, you're sitting in your living room with your family watching a movie, suddenly you feel that your pop corn bowl is spitting at you, but it's actually water bouncing from your little treat into your face. Where did that come from, you ask yourself? It came from the leak in your roof, the leak that was caused by bad workmanship or the wrong roofing materials.

This is where hiring experienced and qualified roofing contractors and having best quality materials for your house roof becomes essential.

Finding which roofing materials are the best for your house can be a confusing endeavor.  There are many types of roofing material out there and it is hard to know which might be the correct one for you.  By choosing the right roofing service provider, you can have expert opinion and suggestions for your home roofing services. There are things to keep in mind including lifespan of the material, aesthetics, and of course cost.  Here are five things to consider when looking at different types of roofing material.


1. Cost:

For many homeowners, the cost of roofing is very significant.  Homeowners are looking to save money when they can on this costly repair.  When it comes to re-roofing or installing a new roof, there are several cost considerations to keep in mind.

2. Price of material:


The price of the roofing material can vary widely depending upon several factors.  Different types of roofing materials have different expected life spans, so be sure to choose with this kept in mind.

3. Condition of existing roof:


For re-roofing, the condition of your existing roof is one of the biggest cost determinants.  If you need a complete tear-off of your old roof, or repair to supporting structures underneath the roof, the final cost can be much more than the cost of the roofing material and labor.

4. Shape of roof:


Roofs with simple lines, few intersections and valleys, and few interruptions to the roofline will cost less than those with complicated rooflines, turrets, skylights, and extensive venting systems.


Materials for roofing:


A wide variety of roofing materials is available.  There are pros and cons to each type.  In general, it is good to keep in mind the expected lifespan of the material, and to make a choice that will be aesthetically harmonious with the looks of your house and in keeping with the period your house was built in.  Additionally, for those living in neighborhoods, consider a material that blends well with those of your neighbors.

Asphalt shingles (USA and UK not available in Australia)


Asphalt is one of the most common types of roofing materials.  It is preferred because of its relative ease of installation, as well as a generally lower cost for material.  Asphalt comes in a variety of finishes, and generally has a lifespan of 20 or more years.  One disadvantage of asphalt is it’s commonality.


Wooden shingles and shakes (USA and UK not available in Australia)


Wooden shingles, and their larger cousin shakes, are a beautiful addition to many homes.  They do require periodic maintenance to keep off moss and algae, and to repair any splitting that may occur.  Wooden shingles may not be acceptable in some areas due to fire codes.  Life expectancy is around 25 years but wooden roofing may cost twice as much as asphalt.


Metal roofing


One of the most beautiful types of roofing material, metal roofs can be made of copper, aluminum, steel, or a mixture.  Metal roofs are highly durable and are quite expensive.

Tiles


Tiles are a beautiful and durable material especially common to Mediterranean-style and California-style homes.  Cement is sometimes used to mimic tiles.  Both of these types of material are quite durable, but are very heavy.  Supporting structures of the roof may need to be shored up prior to installing roofs of this type. 

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate roofing is another alternative to conventional roofing materials and is made of synthetic resin. The benefits of using carbonate resin is that it can be molded into many different shapes (much like glass) and is long lasting, unlike tiles which will almost always succumb to environment damage. Polycarbonate roofing is light weight and often used in replace of glass for architectural designs. 



Colorbond


Colorbond Roofing is exclusive to Australian home owners and is a colouring system for metal or steel roofing. It is extremely popular due to the variations and durability of the coating system. Colorbond roofing can be used on most existing metal roofs and is generally provided as an option by most qualified roofing companies.

Conclusion

For many people, finding which roofing materials are the best for your house may be a matter of what is already there.  If you are starting from scratch, things like life expectancy of the material, along with texture, color, and maintenance needs will help you make a decision you will be happy with for many years.

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